Committee on Committees and Rules

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 · 9:30 AM AM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Committee on Committees and Rules met to review and recommend actions on several city ordinances. The most significant item was a redevelopment proposal for the Congress Theater, which would transform the venue into a multi-purpose space with entertainment, residential, and commercial components.

Key Decisions

  • Congress Theater Redevelopment Agreement Re-Referred
  • City Council Journal Corrections from December 14, 2022 Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Monthly Rule 45 Report
  3. 1 Correction of City Council Journal of Proceedings of December 14, 2022
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 2 Correction of City Council Journal of Proceedings of December 14, 2022
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  5. 3 Redevelopment agreement with and allocation of eligible tax increment financing (TIF) assistance to BR Congress Owner LLC, Congress Theater NFP for renovation of Congress Theater facility at 2135 N Milwaukee Ave as state-of-the-art entertainment, live performance music venue, affordable residential units, retail, restaurant and office/work space
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended for Re-Referral

    The Ordinance was Recommended for Re-Referral .